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shamash

/ˈʃɑː.mɑːʃ/

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noun

/ˈʃɑː.mɑːʃ/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к главному богу солнца в месопотамской мифологии, который прогоняет зиму и бури, озаряет землю зеленью и ассоциируется с правосудием и состраданием.

A proper noun referring to the chief sun god in Mesopotamian mythology, who drives away winter and storms, brightens the earth with greenery, and is associated with justice and compassion.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Sun god in Mesopotamian mythologyC1formal

    The chief sun god in ancient Mesopotamian religion, associated with light, justice, and compassion. He drives away winter and storms, brightens the earth with greenery, and brings fairness and mercy.

    ruБог солнца в месопотамской мифологии

    • Shamash was worshipped as the god who brings light and warmth to the world.
    • In ancient texts, Shamash is depicted as a judge who upholds justice.
    • The temple of Shamash was a center for legal and religious activities.

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Forms
  • shamashim plural form
  • shamashim's possessive plural form
  • shamash's possessive singular form